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R Cox Enterprises

17 Warren Rd
3.67(
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R Cox Enterprises

17 Warren Rd
3.67(
6
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40 years of experience

We are a full service Excavation and Trucking Company with 30+ years of experience. Specializing in Complete Septic System Installation and Repair. New or Failing System we perform perk and have Design Engineers we work with your particular project. Demolition of any Building and removal of debris. We do not perform septic pump outs.

"Addendum to my last review: When the septic pump failed, we discovered how many corners were cut. Instead of a septic pump, a sump pump (for rainwater) was installed with the 1½ inch pipe joined to a 2 inch pipe to make it look like it was supposed to. There was no coupler on the pipe leading to the distribution box, necessitating cutting the pipe to get the sump pump out. No check valve. Do NOT use this guy."

Candy K on June 2025

We are a full service Excavation and Trucking Company with 30+ years of experience. Specializing in Complete Septic System Installation and Repair. New or Failing System we perform perk and have Design Engineers we work with your particular project. Demolition of any Building and removal of debris. We do not perform septic pump outs.

"Addendum to my last review: When the septic pump failed, we discovered how many corners were cut. Instead of a septic pump, a sump pump (for rainwater) was installed with the 1½ inch pipe joined to a 2 inch pipe to make it look like it was supposed to. There was no coupler on the pipe leading to the distribution box, necessitating cutting the pipe to get the sump pump out. No check valve. Do NOT use this guy."

Candy K on June 2025

Always Reliable Excavating

35 Fairlawn St
5.00(
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Always Reliable Excavating

35 Fairlawn St
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
"The guys were very reliable and did excellent work. They are very customer-service oriented, which we appreciated. They were knowledgeable, friendly, professional. They cleaned up everything. We were very happy with their work."

Margaret K on January 2018

"The guys were very reliable and did excellent work. They are very customer-service oriented, which we appreciated. They were knowledgeable, friendly, professional. They cleaned up everything. We were very happy with their work."

Margaret K on January 2018

Riverside Contracting

77 Mill Street, Unit015
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Riverside Contracting

77 Mill Street, Unit015
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11 years of experience

Riverside Contracting ! We do every job like it's our own home. We reach more than you're expectations and provide everything you need all in one. Something that we can't do? Don't worry! We work together with many great companies to get the job done right!

Riverside Contracting ! We do every job like it's our own home. We reach more than you're expectations and provide everything you need all in one. Something that we can't do? Don't worry! We work together with many great companies to get the job done right!

S. S. Skowyra Inc

247 Cronin Road West
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S. S. Skowyra Inc

247 Cronin Road West
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37 years of experience

S. S. Skowyra Inc understands choosing the right builder to handle the design and construction of your dream home is an important, vital step down the path to a positive and successful experience. S. S. Skowyra Inc. has helped homebuyers fulfill their American Dream since 1988. Quality construction, innovative designs and dynamic customer service are part of the package for customers. Call us today to discover why we're the best!

S. S. Skowyra Inc understands choosing the right builder to handle the design and construction of your dream home is an important, vital step down the path to a positive and successful experience. S. S. Skowyra Inc. has helped homebuyers fulfill their American Dream since 1988. Quality construction, innovative designs and dynamic customer service are part of the package for customers. Call us today to discover why we're the best!

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Musa Excavating Contractors Inc

1132 N St Ext.
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Musa Excavating Contractors Inc

1132 N St Ext.
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11 years of experience

The president and owner has been in excavating for 13 yrs professionally but started running equipment at a young age. We are proud of our customer service and the satisfaction of the customer is our main priority customer referrals is our main source of jobs.

The president and owner has been in excavating for 13 yrs professionally but started running equipment at a young age. We are proud of our customer service and the satisfaction of the customer is our main priority customer referrals is our main source of jobs.

RockSolid Landscape

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RockSolid Landscape

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12 years of experience

RockSolid Landscape is your one stop for most of your landscaping needs as a home owner or a commercial property owner. We offer services from lawn maintenance and yard clean-ups to retaining walls and walkways or driveways.

RockSolid Landscape is your one stop for most of your landscaping needs as a home owner or a commercial property owner. We offer services from lawn maintenance and yard clean-ups to retaining walls and walkways or driveways.

Amherst Nurseries

199 Belchertown Road
5.00(
2
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Amherst Nurseries

199 Belchertown Road
5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Amherst Nurseries grows most of our own trees and shrubs on 100 acres here in the Pioneer Valley. We are the only landscaping company in the area that grows most of the trees and shrubs that we sell. We operate a retail nursery on Route 9 in Amherst and provide full landscaping services.

"It's my pleasure to recommend Amherst Nurseries for your next project! I used them to build two new paver patios, fire pit, and also did some landscaping around my pond. All the team members were well trained and professional. It's a super friendly, creative team lead by John, and they completed the project on-time and within the budget. John and the team, thanks a lot!"

Harsha N on November 2020

Amherst Nurseries grows most of our own trees and shrubs on 100 acres here in the Pioneer Valley. We are the only landscaping company in the area that grows most of the trees and shrubs that we sell. We operate a retail nursery on Route 9 in Amherst and provide full landscaping services.

"It's my pleasure to recommend Amherst Nurseries for your next project! I used them to build two new paver patios, fire pit, and also did some landscaping around my pond. All the team members were well trained and professional. It's a super friendly, creative team lead by John, and they completed the project on-time and within the budget. John and the team, thanks a lot!"

Harsha N on November 2020

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Mulch can increase the aesthetic and curb appeal of your property, and it provides a ton of benefits for your trees, shrubs, and even your foundation. Here are some of the benefits of installing mulch:

  • Protects your trees from weed whacker strikes

  • Helps regulate moisture in the soil for better plant and tree health

  • Can improve your home’s curb appeal and, therefore, your property value

  • Reduces how much runoff soaks into the soil around your foundation, potentially reducing the risk of foundation damage and leaking

Yes, but lightweight furniture may be unstable due to the loose, shifting nature of pea gravel. Heavier furniture with wide legs or a sturdy base works best since it distributes weight more evenly and prevents sinking. To improve stability, you can compact the gravel more in seating areas or place furniture on top of a stabilizing mat or paver stones.

Many ways to landscape a steep slope on a budget exist. Avoiding expensive retaining wall construction is the first step. Consider creating a rocky slope with boulders or large stones, or think about planting perennials that return every year with a single investment. Transplanting small trees from elsewhere on your property is also possible and can help to stabilize steep slopes without purchasing new ones. 

A light layer of mulch can help protect a tree, retain moisture, and keep the soil healthy. However, it’s important to avoid over-mulching or piling the mulch up around the trunk of a tree, a practice notoriously called “volcano mulching.” That piled mulch can increase the chances of rot and disease on the tree trunk as well as overwhelming the soil, which needs access to a certain amount of air. Topped trees have it hard enough: mulch sparingly while they heal.

A yard of crushed concrete costs between $20 and $50. A single-car driveway will need 1.5 to 2.5 yards of crushed concrete, putting your material costs between $30 and $125, which is much less than you’ll pay for most driveway paving methods. Your total could vary based on the thickness you’re going for, and, of course, total prices will increase with added square footage for driveways that fit multiple cars.

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